Question
Is ribcage eversion a symptom of rickets?
Answer
Ribcage eversion could be one of the symptoms of rickets, but it needs to be confirmed through X-rays and blood tests to check calcium levels. Calcium and vitamin D supplementation may be necessary, and as the child grows older and the chest cavity develops, the ribcage eversion may improve. The results of trace element tests are for reference only; clinical manifestations should be the primary basis for judgment. If there is ribcage eversion, consider the bone changes caused by vitamin D deficiency.